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About
I've been doing this for over ten years now and have over 150 satisfied customers. Most of my business is word of mouth, friends telling other people about my work.
I work with the couple to determine what the best ceremony is for them -- and then we add in whatever special moments will make their day unique to them. I'm very flexible in creating ceremonies, readings, and events. If I have not done a particular event before, I will research it and come back with several options that might suit your wedding. I've done a number of unique venues including the Ferris Wheel downtown.
Since this isn't my day job, I keep my prices lower than the industry standard. My main focus is providing joy to others.
I like that people are always happy and excited to see me. I've not officiated at a wedding where it wasn't a joyous occasion.
I have had couples come to me and tell me that many officiants will not conduct marriage services for LGBTQ couples. I do not discriminate -- all couples are welcome.
Overview
Hired 139 times
Serves Cincinnati, OH
Background checked
1 employee
15 years in business
Business hours
Sun8:00 am - 7:00 pmMonClosed
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, Credit card, PayPal, Square cash app, and Venmo.
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Services offered
Type of ceremony
Service type (affiliation)
Christian
Interfaith
Non-denominational (mentions God)
Non-religious (no mention of God)
Need help writing vows?
I can work with couples who need help writing vows
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, responsiveness, and punctuality.
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Cassandra S.
Aug 17, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Jeff was an absolutely wonderful officiant for our wedding of 70 people. He kept in contact and worked with me to get the ceremony planned exactly how we wanted it and gave us a lot of guidance. He ran the rehearsal for us and the ceremony went beautifully. He’s very kind and passionate about what he does. Highly recommend!!
Details: Wedding • Christian • 21 - 50 guests • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will be needed at the rehearsal
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Kaitlyn s.
Aug 1, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
10/10 recommend Jeff. Out of all of my wedding vendors he was the most responsive. Any question I had throughout the months leading up to my wedding i didn’t wait more than a couple of minutes for a response. He was very professional and did a great job at my wedding. He also helped tremendously with the scripts and getting it just where i wanted it. I should also note I had a lot of random things go wrong before my ceremony (forgotten rings and paperwork) and he sat and comforted me and kept me calm. This wasn’t in his job description but he took the time to communicate what was happening and look out for me. Thank you so much for a great experience Jeff!
Details: Wedding • Christian • 21 - 50 guests • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal
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Yeo K.
Nov 20, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Jeff was really easy to work with and so professional!! I reached out to Jeff about a home wedding ceremony and he replied and confirmed really fast. He also gave me the script well ahead of time so I could make any adjustments. On the day of, he came early to make sure we didn't need anything else. The ceremony was very sweet and I am so happy he was a part of it. After that he made sure to follow up on the mailing of our certificate. We did not have to worry about anything Thank you again, Jeff!!
Details: Elopement • Non-religious (no mention of God) • 20 guests or fewer • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal
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Bradley D.
Oct 29, 2023
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Hired on Thumbtack
Jeffrey did a fantastic job as Officiant for our wedding. Everything from start to finish was extremely professional and handled with care and attention to detail. He helped make our day run smoothly, and both of us will be forever indebted to him for the work he did to make our ceremony as special as it was. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
Details: Wedding • Non-religious (no mention of God) • 21 - 50 guests • I'm flexible • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal • Officiant does not need to be present at rehearsal
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Katie c.
Jan 18, 2022
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Hired on Thumbtack
Jeff did a wonderful job officiating our wedding. The first time we met him in person was the day before our wedding. He made it seem like we had known him for years. We wanted a short and sweet ceremony that was still personal to us and he delivered. I absolutely recommend him!
Details: Wedding • Non-denominational (mentions God) • 51 - 100 guests • Help writing vows will be needed • English • Officiant will be needed at the rehearsal • Date and time has not yet been chosen
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Credentials
Background Check
Jeffrey Marks
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
My pricing is among the lowest in the area. Not because I am not worth it, but this isn't my full-time job, so I perform weddings for the happiness it adds to my life -- not the cash.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I'm a school teacher during the day, so I'm practiced in making things run smoothly and on time. I can project my voice so that I can be heard in the back of an open-air venue.
I also write for pleasure, so I am good with words, and the ceremony's script will be written just for you.
How did you get started doing this type of work?
I actually received my license to officiate at my sister-in-law's wedding. She decided that it was taking too long and then I was stuck with a license that I hadn't used.
